Parts for AFI2538AEB — Whirlpool Refrigerator
We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Refrigerator AFI2538AEB.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WP67006365 | SLIDE- DRA | 15 models | $158.81 |
| W10890094 | High Voltage Board | 19 models | $271.93 |
| WP67006968 | Motor Fan | 19 models | $163.15 |
| WP13005701B | Chute Assembly - Black | 30 models | $149.91 |
| W11266639 | Door Chiller Frame/Bin | 30 models | $165.71 |
| WPW10119665 | Handle - Black | 30 models | $114.14 |
| W10583817 | Ice Maker | 30 models | $233.18 |
| WP67006312 | Refrigerator Chiller Door (Clear) | 30 models | $65.73 |
| WP12999301B | Refrigerator Dispenser Grille | 30 models | $17.15 |
| WP67006313 | Refrigerator Door Chiller Bin | 30 models | $65.73 |
| 67005903 | Refrigerator Shelf | 57 models | — |
| 67006337 | Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Blade | 81 models | — |
| 12664501 | Refrigerator Water Filter Bypass | 147 models | — |
| 12002356 | Thermistor | 219 models | — |
| 67005858 | Refrigerator Pantry Drawer End Cap | 248 models | — |
| 67003591 | Refrigerator Water Filter | 250 models | — |
| 67005863 | Refrigerator Pantry Drawer End Cap | 286 models | — |
| 67004514 | Refrigerator Crisper Drawer Support Rail, Center | 361 models | — |
| 12466103 | Refrigerator Light Switch | 1,220 models | — |
| 12002355 | Thermistor | 1,257 models | $18.09–$47.40 |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: WP67006365 (SLIDE- DRA), W10890094 (High Voltage Board), WP67006968 (Motor Fan), WP13005701B (Chute Assembly - Black), WP67006312 (Refrigerator Chiller Door (Clear)), 12664501 (Refrigerator Water Filter Bypass), 67003591 (Refrigerator Water Filter).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: W11266639 (Door Chiller Frame/Bin), WPW10119665 (Handle - Black), WP67006313 (Refrigerator Door Chiller Bin), 67005903 (Refrigerator Shelf), 67005858 (Refrigerator Pantry Drawer End Cap), 67005863 (Refrigerator Pantry Drawer End Cap), 67004514 (Refrigerator Crisper Drawer Support Rail, Center).
Ice maker and dispenser system
Symptom: No ice production, a jammed dispenser chute, or water leaking into the ice bin.
Check: Confirm water is actually reaching the icemaker (check the inlet valve and fill tube for a freeze-up), and check that the auger or dispenser motor turns freely without binding.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: W10583817 (Ice Maker), WP12999301B (Refrigerator Dispenser Grille).
Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)
Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.
Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: 67006337 (Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Blade).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.
Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: 12002356 (Thermistor), 12002355 (Thermistor).
Interior lighting
Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.
Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.
Parts in this group on AFI2538AEB: 12466103 (Refrigerator Light Switch).
Before you buy
Match AFI2538AEB exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
On most refrigerators, the model and serial plate sits inside on a side wall or behind the bottom grille. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Neighbouring Whirlpool Refrigerator models
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